"The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides."
-Robert E. Lee
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"We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters."
-Robert E. Lee
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"The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides."
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"This war is not about slavery."
-Robert E. Lee
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"What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors."
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"It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it."
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